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Da Lat’s rapid urbanization rate in recent years

The population increase, large numbers of tourists, and boom of many housing projects in recent years has affected the highland city of Da Lat (Lam Dong province).

Salt-making community boosts Sa Huỳnh heritage conservation

Local salt farmers have been building their own community-based tourism as an added value after years of successfully producing unique high-quality salt on the centuries-emerged field – part of the newly-recognised Sa Huỳnh National Special Heritage.

Guol house, a cultural symbol of the Co Tu ethnic group

The Guol house features the unique architecture and culture of the Co Tu ethnic minority people who live mainly in Thua Thien Hue and Quang Nam province along the Truong Son mountain range.

Visit Bac Lieu to view large whale shark skin

Visiting Ong Nam Hai (whale shark) Temple in Ganh Hao town (Dong Hai district, Bac Lieu province), tourists are surprised to see the largest skin of a whale shark in Vietnam that is preserved there.

Vietnamese smiles: photo contest images

VietNamNet would like to introduce photos featuring the joyful moments of Vietnamese children and the elderly, submitted by many photographers throughout the country to the “Happy Vietnam” photo contest.

E-cigarette smokers in VN increase by 18 times in 5 years

According to the Ministry of Health, the number of e-cigarette smokers in Vietnam in 2020 rose 18 times compared to 2015.

Labor Ministry proposes two options to manage foreign workers in Vietnam

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has proposed to the Government two options to manage foreign workers in Vietnam.

Trong Mai islet: Ha Long Bay’s symbol is in danger of collapse

Without an urgent preservation plan, Trong Mai Islet, the symbol of Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh Province), is in danger of collapsing, experts say.

Festival to be held for ethnic groups with less than 10,000 people

The first Cultural Festival of ethnic groups with a population of less than 10,000 people with the theme "Preserving, promoting and spreading the traditional cultural identities of ethnic minorities" will take place from October 6 to 8.

Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal matches to be broadcast in Vietnam till 2028

The German Bundesliga matches will continue to be continued broadcast in Vietnam for the next five years  while the German Football Association Cup, DFB-Pokal, will be also aired for the first time over the next three seasons.

Provinces, cities ready for new school year

Provinces and cities across the country, including those seriously damaged by a typhoon recently, are ready to welcome the new school year, which will start on September 5.

VN government plans to borrow US$52bil in 2024-2025

The Ministry of Finance has completed a draft report on mid-term assessment of the public debt payment and borrowing plan for the 2021-2025 period.

HCM City farmers to be trained abroad

In the next three years, some 90 local farmers in HCM City will get opportunities to go abroad to learn and exchange experiences in agricultural product processing, marketing and selling.

Vietnam racks up trade surplus of US$16.25 billion by mid-August

Vietnam’s import-export value from the beginning of the year to August 15 stood at an estimated US$402 billion with a trade surplus of US$16.25 billion, reported the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

China spends nearly US$31 billion on importing Vietnamese goods

China spent a total of US$30.8 billion importing various kinds of goods from the Vietnamese market in the first seven months of the year, with fruit and vegetable imports reaching US$2 billion, up 128% on-year.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 22/2023

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Vietnamese coffee exports rake in US$2.8 billion by mid-August

The country had exported a total of 1.54 million tonnes of coffee worth US$2.81 billion by mid-August, representing a fall of 20% in volume but up nearly 5% in value on-year thanks to high export prices.

Australian foreign minister enjoys walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, coffee in Hanoi

Visiting Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong took a stroll around the iconic Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake in the very heart of Hanoi and enjoyed an egg coffee, a signature drink of the capital city, on Tuesday morning.

VinFast shares break three-day losing streak on Nasdaq rally

Shares of Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle maker VinFast rallied again in New York on August 21 after losing their value for the three consecutive days on the Nasdaq stock market.

Nha Trang greets modern cruise ship with over 4,000 tourists

Spectrum of the Seas, one of the world's most luxurious cruise ships, docked at Nha Trang port in the southcentral province of Khanh Hoa on August 21, carrying with it a total of 4,308 tourists and crew members.